Mission San Buenaventura

Early photo circa 1880

Mission San Buenaventura
Founded by Junipero Serra in March 31, 1782. Nicked named " Mission by the Sea". Named for Saint Bonaventure (John Fidanza), of Bagnoreggio, Etruria, Italy (The Seraphic Doctor). Ninth in the 21 California chain of missions. Partially destroyed by the earthquake in 1812, rebuilt in 1816. Located in the city of Ventura.

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		Early photo circa 1880 Mission San Buenaventura Founded by Junipero Serra in March 31, 1782. Nicked named " Mission by the Sea". Named for Saint Bonaventure (John Fidanza), of Bagnoreggio, Etruria, Italy (The Seraphic Doctor). Ninth in the 21 California chain of missions. Partially destroyed by the earthquake in 1812, rebuilt in 1816. Located in the city of Ventura. << Back \| Home \| Contact Us \| Site Map \| Search This Site \| TOP